MARCH 2019 - AOS Filers

[Sav&Har 142]

11 hours ago, lotusflower16 said:

Morning guys. Currently using my hair straightener to "iron" my blouse for our interview tomorrow 😕 (wishing we had an actual iron right now! *facepalm) I think there were a few others with interviews on 6/4 so just wanted to say best of luck!! ❤️ 

Ours is tomorrow too, I just got done putting together the package to take to the interview, now getting ready for a 3h trip. Best of luck to you too. I'll be posting the outcome tomorrow.

[afkey13 46]

1 hour ago, Sav&Har said:

Ours is tomorrow too, I just got done putting together the package to take to the interview, now getting ready for a 3h trip. Best of luck to you too. I'll be posting the outcome tomorrow.

Good luck! Ours is tomorrow too and I just finished going over the documents for the hundredth time 🤦🏻‍♀️ I hope it goes great for all of us! I don’t even know why I’m nervous at this point! Probably just because interviews in general make me nervous so the fact that this one is important makes me REALLY nervous 😂

[afkey13 46]

1 hour ago, Sav&Har said:

Ours is tomorrow too, I just got done putting together the package to take to the interview, now getting ready for a 3h trip. Best of luck to you too. I'll be posting the outcome tomorrow.

Also - just noticed your field office is in Cleveland too! Maybe we’ll see each other 😂😂

[Sav&Har 142]

33 minutes ago, afkey13 said:

Also - just noticed your field office is in Cleveland too! Maybe we’ll see each other 😂😂

Thank you for the wishes! Good luck to you too! I am personally not nervous, but the air conditioner and my sweaty hands will take over, and It'll make me shake like an earthquake . I think you may meet with @lotusflower16, however. Ours it on Louisville, KY. 

Edited June 4, 2019 by Sav&Har

[afkey13 46]

 

 

3 minutes ago, Sav&Har said:

Thank you for the wishes! I am personally not nervous, but the air conditioner and my sweaty hands will take over, and It'll make me shake like an earthquake . I think you may meet with @lotusflower16, however. Ours it on Louisville, KY. 

Lol sorry! I thought I checked to make sure I quoted the right person! 

[KJvisa 46]

23 hours ago, Hirotoyoto said:

hi thank you for your reply. so we have to send 2 passport pictures for each as well then

No problem, yes two photos of the Beneficiary for each form sent.

 

We decided to take our own pictures, used a passport app to adjust sizing then to printed it off at cvs/Walgreens it saved us some coins. In total i submitted 6 my husband (petitioner) only needed 2. 

 

Hope that helps. 

[afkey13 46]

I just wanted to give you guys my interview experience! 

So my husbands interview was scheduled for 10:30am. We didn’t get there early because parking was a nightmare and my heels set off the metal detector 🤦🏻‍♀️

We walked in at 10:30am. We gave a lady our interview notice and we sat down for maybe 10 minutes. Then the same lady called us to a window and took my husbands picture and fingerprints. She then told us to sit down and wait to be called. 

We waited like maybe 20 minutes before the officer called our name (she called us from the door behind us so we were confused 😂) 

we walked into her office and she introduced herself. She took my husbands passport and my drivers license. She asked if he had a social security number or employment card and we explained that we hadn’t gotten those yet. She said that’s been happening a lot lately and not to worry because if we’re approved the green card will replace everything. 

She then asked him almost all the yes or no questions. Had him confirm his info and my info. She asked when we got married. Then she just asked about us. It really was just like a conversation. She asked how we met and when we decided to get married. Then she asked if I had anything I wanted to show her. I had over prepared (this is not out of character for me 😂). We mostly confirmed that she had the documents I had so that we wouldn’t be contacted for more documents. Then we showed her some pictures and our wedding book which she liked seeing. I showed her some bills in both our names and things like that. 

Then we talked about living in Cleveland and the metro parks and stuff. Honestly it was just a normal conversation! 

Then she said “I see nothing wrong with your case, I’m recommending you to be approved.” 

Then she gave us a sheet confirming this and we talked about  how people always think the interview is going to be scary. 

So there you have it! It was a great experience. 

[S&J_ 247]

Ours went pretty much the same way! We might have passed you guys in the waiting room as we both came out of the interview at around 10:40 ish. 

 

Congratultions! ! 

[Laura93 36]

19 hours ago, KenziePNW said:

No problem. Good luck! I’m sure it’s there. 🙂

Picked up the letter today, mines July 16th 😊

[KenziePNW 38]

4 hours ago, Laura93 said:

Picked up the letter today, mines July 16th 😊

Yayayay! 🎊

[Sav&Har 142]

After a long trip back home. I am posting how mine went. Bottom line, it was kind of strange interview but it was successful. 

 

Ours was at 8:50AM at the Louisville Field Office, by 8:00AM we were already in the front of the building sitting in the steps until 8:30AM that we got in. We got quickly checked our items through metal detectors before getting into the main part of the building. It seem like is not an office dedicated for USCIS but rather a government building for many different parts of the govt. the USCIS office was in the 3rd floor. When we got in, I showed my interview letter to one of the old lady, she took my fingerprints and a photo. And told me to sit and wait until my name is called. There were other people there, none seemed to be marriage based from what I could tell. About 3-4min my name was called before anyone else who was already waiting in there. Me and my wife got where we were being called, it was our interviewer USCIS officer. It was a female and Hispanic accent and looking, I assume maybe because they thought I would speak Spanish. She was very friendly nevertheless. 

 

She asked us to raise our hand and sworn that we're going to say the truth. The interview was only directed to me (applicant), not a single question was asked to my Wife (US Citizen) which was right beside me. The questions were basic questions that are already in the form. My name? Date of birth? Parents name? Wife name? her date of birth? what did I do at my home country? ect. Answers that you already answered on the form, she marked the questions as she went through it. There were a couple of questions that were outside of it. Like more details of the job I did in my home country and how did I learn English? she complimented my level of English to be very good. She then went to the last part of the form that are Yes or No question, I don't think she asked every single one of them but there were many. She then asked me to sign the last part of the form. And asked me if I have any bonafide marriage evidence.

 

Here is where things get strange, my wife hasn't spoken or being asked anything at this point. I started explaining that my inability to get a SSN number before my i-94 expired (SSA office told me I need a GC or EAD to get a SSN), I have been unable to get added to most of my wife bills and bank account. Before I was finishing, she briefly interrupted and asked me but you have bonafide evidence? I answered, "Yes I do but I am pretty lacking on that regard..." she then again briefly started explaining that by US law is a requirement that I MUST have bills or deeds in both of our name, insurance, bank account, etc.  She continued saying that, "is nice that you both live together, but the US law require you have those documents, that by nature a married couple usually have these kind of documentation and if you (me0 don't have it you're probably not going to get accepted" (something along the lines), my wife seemed to start panicking. I presume that maybe she thought my explanation was just an excuse to not show anything of those evidence. I then told her that I do have some evidence (In my case, some correspondence on both our names, a receipt for some repairs in our home, photos of us and a sworn affidavit of people that know us. That is all about we could get). As I turned to get those documents, my wife asked "What happened if I (me) get denied?" She said, "You will get a response in the mail about your case" (something along the lines). As the officer continued talking about those MUST have documents. Again, putting emphasis on how the US Law requires Bills, Insurance, Rent, etc in both our names to qualify. My wife said, "but we went to the bank together and they wouldn't add him (me) unless he had a SSN", in a panicked tone. The officer argued that some banks allow to do so just with the passport. And my wife was like "Well, evidently ours didn't". I then show our evidence, she notices the letter of support and made a comment about the signatures looking equally hand writing (Lol). My wife then said. "Ummm... yeah, the pen might be the same but the're all different". The officer then asked if I have an ID of any of the person in them. My wife had the DL of my sister in law, which was one of the person in the letters of support. And then the officer said "Okay, give me all what you've got with you about relationship evidence, I am going to make a copy of this ID real quick, you guys can wait in the lobby and I'll return the card to you". At that point, I was not panicked or scared, but rather confused and a few things seemed off compared to what I know and have learned. The officer finally said, "I will work with these documents and I am going  to apply the US law, you will hear a decision on the mail" (something a long the lines). We then walked outside of the office, I was still confused. I wasn't given anything, no paper or anything I was not even told whether the interview was over. I even asked if she needed my passport of something. On the way out as we walked to their lobby. I asked, while looking at the officer "Just to be clear, the interview is over right?" Lol and she said yeah, you will hear a decision in the mail in the next weeks, she then moments later returned us the ID.

 

When we left the building, my wife was panicking. She assumed and was pretty sure that based on what the officer said, we were denied. I told her to not worry, we will likely receive an RFE but a denial is really very unlikely. Even though our bonafide evidence was weak (photos of us, mail correspondence, a few bills and letter of support from people that know us) we still provided qualifying evidence, and they will work with that. Is up to the officer to consider enough evidence to get convinced that the relationship is legit. As we were leaving the parking lot, I was checking the status online for any changes. Then at my 3rd attempt, like about 30-40min later. It changed to "New Card Is Being Produced". Then shortly, we received a lot of text messages about an update on our case. I received also 3 emails. One confirming the card being in production and 2 about the AP/EAD being closed. 

 

So yeah, it seems like my journey with USCIS is done for now. See you, some of you, later on for ROC. Congrats on the approvals today and best of luck for the pending cases.

[S&J_ 247]

Hey all, 

 

Congrats again on the approvals today! Finally sat at my laptop and can write a bit about our interview today. As others have said above, they begin with confirming info on your AOS applications and checking id's, and going through the 'yes' or 'no' questions. Our interview was supposed to be at 10:30 and we were called in at about 10:20 and finished the interview at 10:40. I had made a pack showing joint accounts, bills, phone lease, apartment lease, vacation booking for later on in the year, etc. At the front of this pack, I listed these things and made a front cover type thing so she knew what was in there and whether each thing was an original or copy. She seemed to be taking notes on this. She didn't ask for the photo album I had made. Questions seemed to be mostly directed at me. Husband is the USC. He answered maybe one or two things with me but that was it. Also, she asked if all my vaccines were already done in the UK, I said yes (I'm adjusting from K1). 

 

Couple of hours later, status changed to card being produced. Don't know if this will be of any help to others in the future but I guess my point is, if you come prepared and ready, you should be okay (coming from someone who worries a lot). 

 

I hope others hear something back very soon about AP/EAD and GC interviews. I realize we've been fortunate with the early interview so I'm really rooting for you all to get news soon. 

[Icamarn 91]

Have you received your card yet? @NYC-AB my card was picked up today by the USPS and I wonder how long it takes to actually receive it. 😅

[Sav&Har 142]

5 hours ago, lotusflower16 said:

Couple of hours later, status changed to card being produced. Don't know if this will be of any help to others in the future but I guess my point is, if you come prepared and ready, you should be okay (coming from someone who worries a lot). 

 

I hope others hear something back very soon about AP/EAD and GC interviews. I realize we've been fortunate with the early interview so I'm really rooting for you all to get news soon. 

Yes, I think GC interview, marriage-based specially for K1 holders. They seem to be more lenient compared to consular interviews for an immigrant visa and if the relationship is authentic or there is no obvious missing documents/requirements like financial requirement or medical exam. People shouldn't worry or stress out too much. It is simply a conversation with the officer in where you get asked things that you already know and shouldn't have a problem giving an answer, sometimes you know so much that you end up talking too much . I was confident with the bonafide marriage evidence that we've got we still would be fine (I mean, its all we could get and if I had the chance to get more, I wouldn't have hesitated to do so). I guess what caused the confusion is probably that the officer assumed I was not going to show her absolutely anything. If you all have more than I could provide, you should have an easier or smoother experience.

[Jacobson 42]

14 hours ago, Sav&Har said:

After a long trip back home. I am posting how mine went. Bottom line, it was kind of strange interview but it was successful. 

 

Ours was at 8:50AM at the Louisville Field Office, by 8:00AM we were already in the front of the building sitting in the steps until 8:30AM that we got in. We got quickly checked our items through metal detectors before getting into the main part of the building. It seem like is not an office dedicated for USCIS but rather a government building for many different parts of the govt. the USCIS office was in the 3rd floor. When we got in, I showed my interview letter to one of the old lady, she took my fingerprints and a photo. And told me to sit and wait until my name is called. There were other people there, none seemed to be marriage based from what I could tell. About 3-4min my name was called before anyone else who was already waiting in there. Me and my wife got where we were being called, it was our interviewer USCIS officer. It was a female and Hispanic accent and looking, I assume maybe because they thought I would speak Spanish. She was very friendly nevertheless. 

 

She asked us to raise our hand and sworn that we're going to say the truth. The interview was only directed to me (applicant), not a single question was asked to my Wife (US Citizen) which was right beside me. The questions were basic questions that are already in the form. My name? Date of birth? Parents name? Wife name? her date of birth? what did I do at my home country? ect. Answers that you already answered on the form, she marked the questions as she went through it. There were a couple of questions that were outside of it. Like more details of the job I did in my home country and how did I learn English? she complimented my level of English to be very good. She then went to the last part of the form that are Yes or No question, I don't think she asked every single one of them but there were many. She then asked me to sign the last part of the form. And asked me if I have any bonafide marriage evidence.

 

Here is where things get strange, my wife hasn't spoken or being asked anything at this point. I started explaining that my inability to get a SSN number before my i-94 expired (SSA office told me I need a GC or EAD to get a SSN), I have been unable to get added to most of my wife bills and bank account. Before I was finishing, she briefly interrupted and asked me but you have bonafide evidence? I answered, "Yes I do but I am pretty lacking on that regard..." she then again briefly started explaining that by US law is a requirement that I MUST have bills or deeds in both of our name, insurance, bank account, etc.  She continued saying that, "is nice that you both live together, but the US law require you have those documents, that by nature a married couple usually have these kind of documentation and if you (me0 don't have it you're probably not going to get accepted" (something along the lines), my wife seemed to start panicking. I presume that maybe she thought my explanation was just an excuse to not show anything of those evidence. I then told her that I do have some evidence (In my case, some correspondence on both our names, a receipt for some repairs in our home, photos of us and a sworn affidavit of people that know us. That is all about we could get). As I turned to get those documents, my wife asked "What happened if I (me) get denied?" She said, "You will get a response in the mail about your case" (something along the lines). As the officer continued talking about those MUST have documents. Again, putting emphasis on how the US Law requires Bills, Insurance, Rent, etc in both our names to qualify. My wife said, "but we went to the bank together and they wouldn't add him (me) unless he had a SSN", in a panicked tone. The officer argued that some banks allow to do so just with the passport. And my wife was like "Well, evidently ours didn't". I then show our evidence, she notices the letter of support and made a comment about the signatures looking equally hand writing (Lol). My wife then said. "Ummm... yeah, the pen might be the same but the're all different". The officer then asked if I have an ID of any of the person in them. My wife had the DL of my sister in law, which was one of the person in the letters of support. And then the officer said "Okay, give me all what you've got with you about relationship evidence, I am going to make a copy of this ID real quick, you guys can wait in the lobby and I'll return the card to you". At that point, I was not panicked or scared, but rather confused and a few things seemed off compared to what I know and have learned. The officer finally said, "I will work with these documents and I am going  to apply the US law, you will hear a decision on the mail" (something a long the lines). We then walked outside of the office, I was still confused. I wasn't given anything, no paper or anything I was not even told whether the interview was over. I even asked if she needed my passport of something. On the way out as we walked to their lobby. I asked, while looking at the officer "Just to be clear, the interview is over right?" Lol and she said yeah, you will hear a decision in the mail in the next weeks, she then moments later returned us the ID.

 

When we left the building, my wife was panicking. She assumed and was pretty sure that based on what the officer said, we were denied. I told her to not worry, we will likely receive an RFE but a denial is really very unlikely. Even though our bonafide evidence was weak (photos of us, mail correspondence, a few bills and letter of support from people that know us) we still provided qualifying evidence, and they will work with that. Is up to the officer to consider enough evidence to get convinced that the relationship is legit. As we were leaving the parking lot, I was checking the status online for any changes. Then at my 3rd attempt, like about 30-40min later. It changed to "New Card Is Being Produced". Then shortly, we received a lot of text messages about an update on our case. I received also 3 emails. One confirming the card being in production and 2 about the AP/EAD being closed. 

 

So yeah, it seems like my journey with USCIS is done for now. See you, some of you, later on for ROC. Congrats on the approvals today and best of luck for the pending cases.

I commend your ability, kindness and patience to write this book. Its thoughtful 😂 thank you and congratulations.